Safety / Environmental Coordinator

4 weeks ago


Blue Ridge, Canada West Fraser Full time

West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Blue Ridge Lumber is currently recruiting for a Safety/Environmental Coordinator.

Reporting to the Woodlands Manager, the Safety/Environmental Management System Coordinator will work as part of the woodlands team responsible for all aspects of the implementation of both the Safety and Environmental Management Systems, the development of key safety initiatives and providing leadership in the continuous improvement of both the Safety and Environmental Management Systems and procedures while ensuring compliances provincial and federal legislation.

You'll Do:

  • Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by ensuring Woodlands staff and contractors are compliant with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and act in a safe manner.
  • Ensuring that woodlands staff and contractors fully comply with environmental legislation, regulations, and corporate environmental policies.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly Key Performance Indicator reports to focus on operational improvement actions.
  • Manage safety incident reporting and follow-up programs, including trend analysis.
  • Manage environmental incident reporting and follow-up programs, including trend analysis.
  • Conduct periodic field audits and inspections
  • Assist in safety manual development and continuous improvement
  • Chair divisional Environmental Management System committee meetings
  • Ensure divisional environmental management system documents remain current
  • Coordinate environmental management system training for woods staff, contractors, and consultants
  • Compile environmental management system records for reporting
  • Support internal systems training
  • Aid/Support environmental management system incident investigations
  • Prepare and help deliver training to contractors (planning, harvesting, silviculture) You have:
    • 3+ years of Health and Safety experience and/or 3+ years of forestry experience including planning, harvesting and silviculture activities.
    • Comprehensive knowledge of OH&S and related legislation.
    • Preference to candidates with Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation and/or RPF/RPFT designation with the Association of Alberta Forest Management Professionals
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Clearly communicate sensitive matters with management and maintain confidentiality.
    • Leadership Skills - team building, coaching, and mentoring, and ability to influence others
    • Experience with investigating workplace incidents and root cause analysis Your Workplace Location:

      Located in Alberta, Whitecourt, Mayerthorpe, or Blue Ridge have populations varying from 200 to 10,500. These communities are located less than 2 hours West of the major City of Edmonton or 3 hours East of the world-renowned Jasper National Park. These communities offer affordable housing, recreational and educational facilities, regular community events, and many activities for the outdoor enthusiast year-round. It doesn't take long to feel part of our welcoming communities

      About Us:

      We make renewable, wood-based building products for the world, contributing to a more sustainable future. Today, West Fraser is one of the world's largest producers of sustainable wood-based building products, with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, West Fraser produces lumber, engineered wood products (oriented strand board, laminated veneer lumber, medium-density fibreboard, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals, and renewable energy. West Fraser's products are used in home construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and boxes.

      What makes us stand out is our people-first approach. We value internal growth and continuous learning. Join us, and you'll enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, and an excellent pension plan, all in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

      Diversity:

      At West Fraser, we strongly believe promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to our success. Our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces is reflected in our core values, and we constantly strive to foster a culture that values and respects every individual's unique background and perspective. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to shaping a brighter future by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity. Join our team at West Fraser and help us build a more diverse and inclusive community.

      Sustainability:

      West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management as defined in our environmental policy, which is reflected in every aspect of our work. We adopt new technologies and innovations to create exceptional building materials. Wood products are a natural, renewable, recyclable, and environmentally sustainable choice for consumers who prioritize sustainability.

      Sustainability Report | West Fraser

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